Everyone should know where the water main isolation valve is situated. Quick response in an emergency such as a burst pipe is essential. If you have to work on an…
It pays to insulate your water pipes with sleeve foam insulation or by wrapping them with strips of fiberglass insulation. In the event that you have not done this, and…
Watch our step-by-step film showing how to draught-proof windows, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
So, you’ve mastered the central heating timer and stopped the sofa from blocking the radiator. Still wearing ski gloves in the living room? Let’s take this to the next level!…
Victorian floorboards are a timeless, robust, hard-wearing and beautiful feature of many of Britain’s homes. Wooden floorboards withstand spills and heavy traffic much better than carpeting and are more hygienic…
Replacing one or more boards in a hardwood floor is more complicated than it might sound. You can’t simply pry up the damaged board and pop in a replacement board,…
If possible, turn off the electricity supply at the mains and loosen the cover of the rose. Use a knife to slit the paper around the rose, allowing the paper…
Polystyrene ceiling tiles are glued in place and, as such, are tedious but not difficult to remove once they start showing signs of wear. They crumble easily and can be…
When it comes to papering behind a radiator, it is not normally as difficult as it may at first seem, the key to achieving professional looking results it to take…
Steam wallpaper strippers offer a quick, easy and mess-free alternative to the laborious process of removing wallpaper with a sponge and warm water. Simple to prepare and operate, steam wallpaper…